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EVERLAST MEDICINE BALLS

"The CLASSIC Core Conditioner is back!"

Sometimes if you want to keep walking forwards, you have to take a look back...

Everlast Medicine Balls
Everlast Medicine Balls - Back in Black, and badder than ever!
In my years of strength training, I've come across just about every kind of equipment you can imagine - bars, bands, and weights of every shape, size, and configuration.

Some of them worked and some of them didn't - and some of them were just downright ridiculous.

But one of the things I've come to realize is that when it comes to training equipment, the simplest tools are quite often the most effective. There's not necessarily a need to come up with something "new" when there are so many tried-and-true training ideas which have already been discovered... but sometimes, despite the fact that these ideas are so effective, they become "lost" - which just means they will be that much better when they come around again.
That same statement applies in spades to one of the most impressive "new" products I've seen in awhile: Everlast Classic Medicine Balls. Now I use the word "new" but really there's nothing new about training with medicine balls...

A Brief History of Medicine Ball Training

Everlast Medicine Balls You can perform a variety of unique movements with a medicine ball Medicine balls have a history dating back at least 3,000 years to ancient Persia where they were used as training equipment for soldiers. In fact, the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates prescribed their use for rehabilitation and conditioning - from which evolved the term "medicine ball."

The English term Medicine ball for a "stuffed leather ball used for exercise" was first added to the dictionary in 1895.

Medicine balls as we know them gained popularity in the 1920s when doctors prescribed their use as a form of healthy exercise for patients looking to improve their level of overall fitness.

Athletes in many sports, especially boxing and wrestling, began using the balls in workouts centered around resistance training.

In the late 1920s, the use of medicine balls even spread to the White House where Admiral Joel T. Boone, who served as President Herbert Hoover's personal physician, developed a medicine ball-based fitness routine to keep the President in shape.

Live Modern But Train Old...

Circa 1910 - Jack Johnson throws the medicine ball around as he prepares to defend the Heavyweight Championship of the World These days we call it "core" or "stability work" but at the turn of the century they just called it trainin'.

It's no wonder that all the old-time gyms and training halls had a set... and why all the old-time boxers and wrestlers included medicine ball work in their daily workouts - having an "armor-plate" around your midsection would come in pretty handy when the championship is on the line.

Heck, you may not even be interested in fighting but just pick up one of these classic medicine balls and toss it in the air for a few minutes and you will realize what a great workout it can be.

You'll feel it in every muscle in your body...

Balance... Coordination... Flexibility... Strength... Endurance...
Circa 1908 - Hugo Kelly, Middleweight Champ during the 1910's, works out in a old training camp
Imagine the resistance effects of weight training combined with the natural movements of gymnastics and calisthenics and you not only have a near-perfect workout, but one that can be accomplished in just a few minutes per day...

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Now You Can "Have a Ball" With Your Workouts

That's right, medicine balls aren't just for Boxers and Presidents. They are also the perfect piece of equipment for anyone who wants to get stronger with a minimum of equipment and fuss.

When we at went looking for top quality medicine balls to offer to our customers, we found that the modern rubber ones just weren't going to cut it. We needed to go with the classic look and feel and that meant one brand: Everlast.

Everlast, you might be aware, is one of the most trusted names in fitness and strength training.

From the first time we picked one up, we knew Everlast was "it" - a great piece of equipment, up to our unusually high standards. (Now we start the work day with a few minutes of medicine ball training, just like Herbert Hoover!)

The first thing you'll notice about Everlast Classic Medicine Balls is the material and craftsmanship that goes into making them. The balls are double-stitched for incredible strength and durability. They are emblazoned with the Everlast seal, a mark of quality that lets you know this is one serious piece of equipment.

Of course, any piece of equipment can "look good" out of the box, but the true test of a tool is how well it can be used to produce the results you are seeking to achieve. This is where we were most impressed...

Everlast Classic Medicine Balls - Fun and Functional

First of all, unlike some training tools, Everlast Medicine Balls practically beg you to pick them up. Leave one lying around, and you'll notice that you can't help but grab it, toss it, throw it, lift it, spin it. You can call it a "workout" if you want to, but usually it feels more like play than work.

Secondly, the range of more "formal" exercises you can do with Everlast Classic Medicine Balls is incredible. While you're only limited by your own creativity, here's some that other athletes have incorporated into their workouts:
You can do an incredible array of exercises with Everlast Medicine Balls
Toughen Your Stomach
  • Reverse medicine-ball Crunch
  • Medicine-ball Blast
  • Twisting medicine-ball Toss
  • Double Crunch
  • Seated Twist
  • Reverse Crunch with Knee Drops
  • Upper Reaches
  • Leg Pass
  • Around the Waist
  • Chest-Press Throw
  • Overhead Slam
  • Underhand Throw
  • Jack-knife Crunch
  • Prone Pullovers
  • Chopping Wood
  • And many more!
The ways in which you can utilize your Everlast Medicine Ball for training are practically infinite. Simply by alternating your movement or speed, you can create a whole new exercise targeted at achieving specific results.
And since variety is a critical component of training success, we offer the Everlast Medicine Balls in 2 different sizes:

Small (approx. 9 lbs.)
Large (approx. 12 lbs.)

For even more variety, simply add more people - medicine balls are a great way for a large group to get an effective workout.

Medicine Balls are perfect for "team" workouts that involve throwing or passing the balls around, or even in more elaborate games like Hoover-Ball.

Everlast Medicine Balls come in 2 Sizes
(note: label style has changed slightly)
Athletes of all ages and strength levels will be more likely to train with equipment that they find enjoyable to use.

Quite Possibly, the Most Perfect Piece of Equipment You Can Own

What if I were to offer you a product that was:
  • Incredibly Versatile
  • Enjoyable to Use
  • Compact and Portable
  • Affordable
  • Durable
  • Time-tested
  • Simple and Beautiful
  • Adaptable to Varied Environments
  • Perfect for Individuals and Teams
  • Available in Multiple Sizes
  • Made by a trusted manufacturer
  • And did I mention...downright Fun!
Of course you'd be interested... who wouldn't? And the truth is that Everlast Medicine Balls combine all of these qualities in one classic piece of training equipment that everyone can benefit from.

So what are you waiting for? Get your Everlast Medicine Ball today and start training with a classic!

Train hard,

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John Wood

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